Culture
Archaeology
Mystery of Tarim Mummies Buried in Boats in China’s Desert Solved
The mysterious origins of hundreds of mummified bodies, known as the Tarim Basin Mummies, which were found buried in boats in an uninhabitable region of desert in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in northwest China, have been uncovered.
The Tarim...
Diaspora
Grecia Salentina: Exploring Southern Italy’s Greek Community
Nine villages in southern Italy collectively known as La Grecia Salentina (Salentine Greece) or, in the local dialect, Griko have maintained aspects of the Greek language and culture that have survived for centuries.
Greek diasporas have been a constant in...
Culture
Ioannina: The Magical Capital of Epirus, Greece
Visiting Athens is the perfect excuse to take a short drive to Ioannina, the capital of Epirus. Is the perfect place for a romantic getaway.
Culture
The Oddly Greek Origin of Oxford’s Word of the Year 2023
"Rizz" has been crowned the word of the year for 2023 by the Oxford English Dictionary. Outshining contenders like Swiftie, situationship, and de-influencing, "rizz" won the prestigious title.
The competition recognizes words or phrases that have popped up recently and...
Greek News
Greek Islands Fight for Identity Amid Tourism Boom
The absence of tourism on the Greek islands during the COVID-19 pandemic inspired a plan to help the Cyclades Isles locals safeguard their culture against tourism.
Greece has seen historical tourism records broken with revenue from foreign travelers expected to...
entertainment
Las Vegas Sphere Premieres Its First Feature Film in 18K
Having a 18,600-seat auditoriums and immersive video and audio capabilities, which include a 18K resolution wraparound interior LED screen, speakers with beamforming and wave field synthesis technologies, and 4D physical effects such as wind and haptic seats, the Sphere...
Ancient Greece
Spending a Day in Plaka, the Oldest Neighborhood in Athens
Spending a day in the Plaka district in Athens is an experience that stays with travelers for a lifetime.
Culture
Five Greece-Inspired Books to Read on Vacation
Greece offers not only an abundance of wonderful vacation destinations but also plenty of charming, funny, and bittersweet stories captured by various authors.
The authors of these five books were inspired by Greece and brought it to life in their...
Europe
Greek City of Eleusis Named Europe’s New Culture Capital
Eleusis has been named the European Capital of Culture for 2023, making it the fourth Greek city in a row to host the institution.
Attica's treasures already attract thousands of visitors, including a high volume of artists from all over...
Festivals
Greek Film Expo: 12 Movies to Be Screened in New York
The Hellenic Film Society USA (HFS) has announced the lineup for its annual New York Greek Film Expo, a Greek film festival for all New Yorkers not to be missed.
The festival is set to be held between September 29th...